Planning

CPU 8385 Highways Traffic Signals Framework

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "CPU 8385 Highways Traffic Signals Framework." This initiative falls under the works category, encompassing installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signals within Nottingham. The procurement aims to establish a four-year framework, applicable from 30 June 2026 to 29 June 2030, with a projected total value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT. The council plans to invite up to three contractors to participate, offering open competition through a below-threshold procurement method, as per the Procurement Act 2023. The process is in the early planning stage, so no immediate action from bidders is required, although interested parties are advised to register on Nottingham's e-tendering platform for future updates.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in traffic signal installation and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the manageable scale of the project and the requirement for specialised skills. The framework's four-year term ensures long-term collaboration prospects, while the financial scope allows for substantial business engagement in public sector work, contributing to growth in Nottingham and potentially serving as a foothold for further expansion in the infrastructure and public works sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 8385 Highways Traffic Signals Framework

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council will be seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors for inclusion on a framework to deliver Traffic Signal Works within Nottingham City Council's boundaries. It is expected that the framework duration will be for four years at the Authority's discretion. The framework will have an estimated total value of PS2,000,000. (VAT exclusive) Subject to suitability, the Council is seeking to appoint up to 3 Contractors to this Framework. This is a Pipeline Notice published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to forewarn the market of a future tender opportunity, and does not require any action from potential bidders at this time. When the tender goes live a further notice will be published giving details. The tender will be published on the Councils e-tendering platform which can be found at https://www.eastmidstenders.org. We advise registering on the portal to be notified directly of tenders published by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069eb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046889-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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